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Several countries in Africa including Tanzania have committed to live to Maputo Declaration that requires AU member states to allocate 10% of national budget to agricultural sector. It is assumed that sustained ten percent allocations into the sector would translate into 6% percent sector growth. However there are arguments whether the 10% percent allocation alone can contribute to food security and reduced poverty levels. The biggest challenge would be where should the government spend money in agriculture sector? How should the government spend the money? What policies need to be in place, and what practices need to be embraced by all actors, including the government, private and smallholder farmers?
This study sought to gather pertinent information related to agriculture budget trends, allocation, utilization and outcomes in Tanzania over the 5-10 years. It also intended to find out whether the 10% budget target is enough to transform the sector and contribute to reduction of poverty and food insecurity. The main purpose is to inform ANSAF members/partners, government institutions and other stakeholders on the outcomes of public spending and/ or interventions on the sector and enable them to take relevant actions. Furthermore, the study attempts to make a proposal on specific spending patterns (priorities) that could significantly contribute to sector transformation.
